California Governor Gavin Newsom has found himself back in the spotlight over his strained relationship with rap superstar Nicki Minaj, this time as speculation grows about a possible role for the singer in President Donald Trump’s White House.
The controversy brings together an unusual combination of celebrity politics, public safety concerns, and an unexpected response from one of Trump’s most prominent Democratic critics.
When the New York Post reportedly asked Newsom about suggestions that Minaj could become the next White House press secretary, the governor offered a brief answer.
